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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,827.99, 20,729.52 and 9,387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,827.99, 20,729.52 and 9,387.16 is: 14,072.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,827.99 : 20,729.52 = 9,387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,827.99/20,729.52 = 9,387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,827.99x = 20,729.52 × 9,387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,827.99x = 194,591,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,591,320.96/13,827.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,072.28

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